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Borneo Post
23-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Toh Puan Fauziah visits Miri Handicraft Centre in conjunction with Sarawak Day
Fauziah (right) visit one of the vendors own by Chan Chew Hua (left) as Rosey (second right), Siti Shorgayah (third right) and Rita (fourth right) look on. MIRI (July 23): Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, wife of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, visited the Miri Handicraft Centre yesterday in conjunction with the Sarawak Day 2025 celebration. She was accompanied by Deputy State Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus; wife of Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Hall and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Datin Siti Shorgayah Ahmad Zaidin,wife of Miri Mayor Adam Yii, Rita Lau Leh Sien; and Miri Administrative Officer Geraldine Janely Doris Peter Kulai. The group arrived at 2.30pm and was greeted with a traditional dance performance. During the visit, Fauziah watched a traditional bead weaving demonstration and toured stalls featuring local handicrafts. She also interacted with vendors and made a few purchases to show her support for the local craft community. The visit ended around 3pm with light refreshments. lead Miri Handicraft Centre Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi
Barnama
21-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Sarawak Day: Unity Key To State's Sustainable Growth
KUCHING, July 21 (Bernama) -- The unity of Sarawak's multiracial and multi-religious people is a strong foundation in driving the state's sustainable development towards becoming a high-income and advanced region by 2030, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this year's Sarawak Day celebration, themed 'Sarawak Maju Makmur' (Progressive and Prosperous Sarawak), reflects the state government's and the people's shared commitment to reinforcing strong ties among one another. 'The Sarawak government will continue implementing the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 to ensure inclusive socio-economic prosperity,' he said in a post on the Office of the Premier of Sarawak's Facebook page today. The message was also featured in the official programme booklet for the state-level Sarawak Day 2025 celebration, to be held in Miri tomorrow. Abang Johari reaffirmed the state government's commitment to enhancing digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), driving environmental sustainability, and accelerating the development of key sectors such as oil and gas, plantation, tourism, and modern agriculture. In addition, he also emphasised that quality and inclusive education are central to human capital development. 'Therefore, starting next year, free education will be provided for all Sarawakian students in selected fields at state-owned universities. This is to enable students to focus on their studies and ease the financial burden on their families,' he said. Abang Johari also reiterated the state government's commitment to continue upholding Sarawak's rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), and expressed appreciation to all parties involved in making this year's Sarawak Day celebration a success. 'May Sarawak continue to prosper and remain a model of harmony in Malaysia. Happy Sarawak Day 2025,' he said.
Borneo Post
21-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Premier: Miri symbolises Sarawak's progress and harmony
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (July 21): Miri stands as a symbol of Sarawak's development and multicultural harmony, reflecting the state's progress and unity, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. In a statement posted on the Sarawakku Facebook page in conjunction with the Sarawak Day 2025 celebration, the Premier described Miri not only as an economic hub but also as a reflection of Sarawak's strength in diversity, built on the foundations of its oil and gas industry. 'It symbolises the progress of our state and the harmony among our multiracial communities,' he added in a statement shared via the Sarawakku Facebook page today in conjunction with the Sarawak Day 2025 celebration. He also revealed that this year's Sarawak Day celebration carries the theme 'Sarawak Maju Makmur' (Progressive and Prosperous Sarawak), underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening ties between the state and its people across all ethnic backgrounds. He thus stressed that unity among Sarawakians is the cornerstone for sustainable development as Sarawak moves toward becoming a high-income and developed region by 2030 while also praising Sarawak's long-standing racial and religious harmony, urging the people to preserve this legacy as a source of strength and identity. The Premier also reaffirmed the Sarawak government's commitment to implementing the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, aimed at achieving inclusive socio-economic growth. 'The Sarawak government will continue pushing forward the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), environmental sustainability, and the development of core sectors such as oil and gas, tourism, modern agriculture, and plantations,' he said. On education, he announced that beginning next year, the Sarawak government will provide free tertiary education in selected fields at state-owned universities to reduce the financial burden on families and promote equal access to higher learning. Abang Johari further reiterated Sarawak's determination to uphold its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), calling on Sarawakians to remain united in support of this cause. 'May Sarawak continue to progress, prosper, and stand as a model of harmony in Malaysia. Happy Sarawak Day 2025,' he concluded in the Facebook post.
The Star
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Sarawak TYT calls for unity and stronger govt-private sector cooperation in Sarawak Day message
KUCHING: Sarawakians must remain united and work together with the government and private sector to build a brighter future for the state, says Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri said Sarawak's economy had shown strong resilience post-pandemic and was ready to soar at the global level in green energy and the digital sector. "This progress would not have happened without close cooperation between the government, people and the private sector. "The government provides policies and infrastructure, the private sector drives investment, and the people support development aspirations," he said in his Sarawak Day message on Monday (July 21). Sarawak Day, which falls on July 22, commemorates the state's attainment of self-government from the British in 1963. It was declared a state public holiday by the late chief minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem in 2016. Wan Junaidi said July 22, 1963 was a significant date for Sarawakians as the British handed over the state's administration to the first chief minister Tan Sri Stephen Kalong Ningkan and his cabinet. He said this was an important initial step in Sarawak's preparation to form Malaysia with Sabah, Singapore and Malaysia. "The handover of power occurred before Sarawak officially became part of Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963. "It marked the beginning of Sarawak's identity as a sovereign state within Malaysia," he said. Wan Junaidi paid tribute to the state's early leaders who played a vital role in self-administration, including Ningkan and second chief minister Datuk Seri Tawi Sli. He also expressed appreciation for former chief ministers Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'kub, Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud and Adenan for their contributions to Sarawak's development. "Similarly, current Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg is propelling the state towards greater heights through the post-Covid development strategy, focusing on digital economy, renewable energy, education and innovation," he said. Wan Junaidi also urged Sarawakians to preserve their unity and harmony as the foundation of the state's stability and progress. "May Sarawak Day 2025 increase our love for the state and motivate us to keep moving forward in confidence and unity," he added.
Borneo Post
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Unity and cooperation key to Sarawak's future, says Head of State
Wan Junaidi and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi wish all Sarawakians a blessed Sarawak Day. KUCHING (July 21): Sarawakians are urged to continue staying united and working closely with the government to secure a more glorious future for the state. In making this call, Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar noted that Sarawak's economy has shown strong resilience after the pandemic and is now ready to leap onto the global stage in the fields of green energy and digital. 'This progress will not happen without close cooperation between the government, the people and the private sector. The government provides policies and infrastructure, the private sector is the driver of investment and the people are the supporters of development aspirations,' he said in his Sarawak Day 2025 message today. He hailed Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as a capable leader who steers Sarawak toward progress through the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030, focusing on digital economic growth, renewable energy development including green hydrogen, bioeconomy, as well as investment in education and innovation. Wan Junaidi described July 22, 1963 as an important symbol of the identity of Sarawakians. He recalled that the British Colonial administration, on that day, agreed to establish 'Self-Government' in Sarawak and appointed the late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan as the Chief Minister of Sarawak and formed his own cabinet to take over the administration from the British. 'This event was an important initial step in Sarawak's preparation to join (in) the formation of Malaysia with Sabah, Singapore and Malaya. This handover of power took place before Sarawak officially became part of the Federation of Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963. 'This event was the starting point for the formation of Sarawak's identity as a sovereign state within the Federation of Malaysia. We remember the early pioneers such as Tan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan and Dato Sri Tawi Sli, who played an important roles in shaping our own administration,' he said. He also expressed his appreciation to former chief ministers including the late Tun Datuk Patinggi Abdul Rahman Ya'kub, the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem for their great contributions to the development of Sarawak. Wan Junaidi also called for the spirit of unity and harmony to be maintained, for it is the pillar of Sarawak's stability and progress. 'May this Sarawak Day 2025 further inflame the love for the state, and serve as an encouragement for us to continue moving forward with confidence and unity,' he said. lead Sarawak Day message 2025 Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar
